Ali, P. orcid.org/0000-0002-7839-8130, Rogers, M. orcid.org/0000-0002-7214-4375 and Heward-Belle, S. (2021) COVID-19 and domestic violence: impact on mental health. Journal of Criminal Psychology, 11 (3). pp. 188-202. ISSN 2009-3829
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to explore the mental health impact of domestic violence and abuse within the context of the global pandemic. This paper will explore factors contributing to rising rates of violence and mental health problems exacerbated by stressors related to the global pandemic, including public health measures implemented to prevent the spread of coronovirus disease (COVID-19). It will also explore what can be learnt from the current pandemic situation to prevent domestic violence and abuse in future emergency situations and pandemics and will provide suggestions, for policy, practice and future research.
Design/methodology/approach
This paper is informed by discussion between authors as experts in the field, their reflection on the current situation and review of available literature. Synthesising information from best practice guidance across the global literature, this paper proposes a best practice framework using an ecological approach to address intimate partner violence in times of pandemic, crisis or natural disaster.
Findings
This paper aimed to explore the mental health impact of domestic violence and abuse within the context of the global pandemic.
Originality/value
This paper provides an analysis of available literature and explains impact of COVID-19 on domestic violence and abuse.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2021, Emerald Publishing Limited. This is an author-produced version of a paper subsequently published in Journal of Criminal Psychology. This version is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial Licence (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. You may not use the material for commercial purposes. |
Keywords: | Domestic violence; Mental health; Abuse; Partner violence; Pandemic; COVID-19 |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Social Sciences (Sheffield) > Department of Sociological Studies (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL nan |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 07 Oct 2021 09:32 |
Last Modified: | 07 Oct 2021 09:32 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Emerald |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1108/jcp-12-2020-0050 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:178943 |
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